Explore our Start-ups Accelerator/Incubator section for transformative opportunities to supercharge your startup’s growth and success. Discover leading accelerator and incubator programs that provide mentorship, funding, and resources to accelerate your business. Unlock access to a supportive ecosystem of experienced professionals, networking opportunities, and specialized guidance.
Halcyon is recruiting post-revenue agriculture and food security ventures from Sub-Saharan Africa for its 2027 accelerator, with a $10,000 equity-free stipend, $10,000 in AWS credits, and residencies in Accra and Nairobi. Nigerian founders can apply until October 23, 2026.
Applications are open for PAIP Cohort 4.0, a six week hands on AgriTech incubation programme teaching drones, GIS, and precision farming to young people aged 16 to 35, open to Nigerians. Deadline October 5, 2026.
If you are between 18 and 35, live in one of seven Nigerian states, and have an idea you have already started working on, the Young Africa Innovates YAI Programme Cohort 2 is the most comprehensive free innovation support programme open to you right now. Backed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the
The Fast Forward Accelerator 2027 is a three-month programme for early-stage nonprofit organisations using technology or artificial intelligence to tackle social and environmental problems. Selected organisations can receive US$25,000 or more in unrestricted funding, alongside mentorship, fundraising support, product development guidance and access to Fast Forward’s international network of tech nonprofit founders. Applications for the
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The SMEDAN Young Entrepreneurs Program 2026 is part of a new initiative by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria to help young Nigerians move from business ideas to operating and growing enterprises. The programme, officially launched as the Building Resilient Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs (BRYNE) Project, is expected to support more than 100,000
Ideation Hub Africa African Masterclass Series 6.0 is a free 12-week impact accelerator for African changemakers, entrepreneurs & innovators.
The Axis Sprint 001 Accelerator – 12-Week Venture-Building Programme for Startups is designed for founders who have a promising idea or an early-stage business but need the right support to grow it into a scalable company. Many startups fail not because the idea is bad, but because founders struggle with customer validation, product development, fundraising,
The UNDP Africa Timbuktoo Launchpad Program 2026 for GreenTech Startups is designed for founders who are building technologies that can help Africa respond to climate change while creating sustainable businesses. Across the continent, entrepreneurs are developing solutions for clean energy, climate-smart agriculture, waste management, carbon reduction, water conservation, and the circular economy. Many of these
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The ImagineMiah Africa Elevate1M Incubator Cohort III arrives at a time when thousands of African entrepreneurs are building products, attracting customers, and even generating revenue, yet many still struggle to move beyond survival. The problem is rarely the idea itself. It is usually the lack of structure, experienced guidance, and access to the right network
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The Grow Enterprise Africa (GEA) SME Accelerator Programme 2026 is designed for entrepreneurs who have moved beyond the idea stage and are looking for practical support to grow sustainable businesses. Many African SMEs struggle to scale because they lack access to experienced mentors, structured business development support, and networks that can unlock new opportunities. While
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